Sales Assistant (Bloomington, MN) - Hitchcock Industries, Inc. DBA CPP-Minneapolis

The Sales Assistant is responsible for timely and accurate processing and data entry of new casting orders into the ERP order entry system to provide customer and order information to sales, production control, and scheduling for efficient planning and forecasting to ensure on-time deliveries for customers. Ensures correct shipping instructions are entered in the ERP system based on customer purchase order requirements. Responsible for accurate and complete maintenance of electronic records of customer orders and contracts to ensure compliance with ISO procedures. Responsible for performing any additional clerical support for sales as needed in support of on time quality for our customers.

This is a great opportunity to join a growth-oriented company that has been in business for over 100 years! CPP offers a competitive compensation & benefits package which includes a bonus program that is paid quarterly, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K with company match, paid vacation and holidays.

Essential Job Functions-

• Accurate and timely processing of new orders into Quality system after Account Manager review and approval of order
• Accurate and timely processing and data entry of customer orders , once fully approved in Quality system by all stakeholders, in compliance with ISO procedures
• Ensure orders are reviewed and entered based on information contained in digital and hard copy purchase orders for both castings and tooling upon Account Manager approval
• Maintain order entry system to ensure order revisions and customer information is current and accurate
• Maintenance of all shipping instructions per the customer's purchase order in the ERP system
• Creates new customer numbers, as needed
• Process customer orders according to operating procedures
• Update ERP o rder entry system weekly with any updates and resolutions regarding open orders per Sales Account Managers authorizations.
• Manage and maintain quality, engineering, and shipping holds in ERP order entry system by reviewing Quality system's open holds listing
• Manage and remove holds daily per shipment schedule once approved by Sales Account Managers
• Creates tooling sales orders as needed and provides information to Sales Account Manager
• Enters tooling sales order information into the Project Maste File once initiated by Sales Account Manager
• Communicates order updates, and runs and prepares reports as needed for Sales Account Managers
• Ensures Sales Account Managers are notified of web-based purchase orders from their customer
• Provides accurate data to the Production Control and Scheduling team using SSRS based reports
• Responsible for accurate and complete maintenance of electronic records of customer orders and contracts to ensure compliance with ISO procedures , including electronic filing of purchase orders after acknowledgement has been sent and maintaining purchase order files
• Responsible for performing any additional clerical support for sales as needed in support of on time quality for our customers
• Participates in external/internal audits, as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized work area
• Comply with all safety, DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures
• Attendance
• Ability to work overtime , as needed
• Ability to work at the Bloomington facility
• Work on/participate in special projects as needed or assigned by Management

Qualifications-

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience: 2+ years previous experience in a support role within a complex manufacturing environment required
• Certifications/Licenses: None
• Other Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Attention to detail, ability to communicate at all levels of the organization, working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), ability to work with others through complex situations

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is an industry-leading manufacturer of highly-engineered components and sub-assemblies, supplying the commercial aerospace, military and industrial markets with small-to-large "function critical" products. CPP provides its customers with a "total solution" source, taking them from concept to finished product with one of the broadest and most diverse product offerings in the industry. More information about our company can be found at: http://www.cppcorp.com/.

Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

CPP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status.
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position